Best of Hip Hop 1988 Volume 2 for Mixtape Friday

Last week was the introduction to my Mixtape Friday series. We began things off with Volume 1 of the Best of 1988, which is considered the original Golden Era of Hip Hop. This week, we have Volume 2 of the Best of Hip Hop from 1988. Volume 2 picks up right where Volume 1 left off with these 18 tracks. More tracks from Eric B & Rakim, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Big Daddy Kane, NWA, Slick Rick and a few others appear in this also. Below is the track list for Volume 2 of the Best of Hip Hop 1988 Edition.

Don’t Believe the Hype- Public Enemy

Night of the Living Basehead- Public Enemy

La-Di-Da-Di- Slick Rick

The Ruler’s Back- Slick Rick

Teenage Love- Slick Rick

Fuck the Police- NWA

Gangsta Gangsta- NWA

8Ball Remix- NWA

Raw Remix- Big Daddy Kane

Set It Off- Big Daddy Kane

Microphone Fiend- Eric B & Rakim

The R- Eric B & Rakim

Boyz N the Hood Remix- Eazy E

Eazy Duz It- Eazy E

High Rollers- Ice T

I’m Still #1- Boogie Down Productions

Run’s House- Run DMC

Joy and Pain- Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock

With it being Friday and if you feel like reminiscing about old-school hip hop or never peeped it, this is your perfect time. If you stream or listen to music on Spotify, check it out right here or below. Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your weekend.

What do you think about Volume 2 of the Best of Hip Hop 1988 Edition Volume 2? What’s your favorite track from the playlist? Who’s your favorite artist from that era? Leave a comment below!